I started Facebook in 2008. (Facebook was only open to college students when it began in 2004. Since 2006, it has been open to the public.) "I heard a person judging, criticizing, and comparing others on Facebook. He said that she is fat and ugly on her pictures," I told my friend, Jon. "When Facebook began, people were always excited in sharing their pictures and videos. Those were the days. It has changed now," Jon told me. Before:
- It was the highlight reel of my life. I used to seek validation and attention to others. - I used to judge, criticize, and compare others. It made me feel better about myself. - I was focused on visiting Facebook. It was my number one priority in life. I was distracted by the number of likes and comments on my most recent post. It was a "waiting" game. Now: I have shared my stories and experiences to you (for the 165th time and counting.)
"Be careful in sharing your stories to others. They will learn something. Then, they might turn against you. You will regret it," A woman told me. "That is fine. I cannot predict the future. I want to share my stories and experiences, even if anybody turns against me. I do not expect anything in return." I answered. Fantasy is an instant gratification. It is my imagination. I can say whatever I desire in my mind. (I want it now.) Reality is everyday life. I experience "it" through my five senses: See, touch, smell, taste, and hear. Remember, it takes time to get whatever I desire in my mind. (Trust the process.) We live in an imperfect world. Examples of Fantasy versus Reality shown below.
1. Fantasy: When I was a kid, I enjoyed writing on my Christmas wish list every December. I wanted to receive everything, such as toys, video games, clothes, and etc. (What is "enough?") Reality: It was impossible to check off my Christmas wish list. 2. I used to live life with regrets. (It haunted me.)
Negative thoughts appeared on my mind every day. (List shown below.) WHAT IF...
I write about my thoughts and ideas. I share it to you (or the reader).
I am sending you a message. You are motivated to write now. (I wish.) ("What do you want to be when you grow up?")
...an NBA basketball player. People criticized me. "You are too short." "You are too small." "You are not Black." "Just study." "Finish school and get a job." "Be a nurse instead." "Be an engineer instead." At a hostel in San Sebastien, I saw a book shelf on lounge area. I found an interesting book, The Art of Happiness, 10th Anniversary Edition: A Handbook for Living, written by Dalai Lama, and Howard C. Cutler.
I decided to finish reading it, before I checked out from hostel. (I did.) The book explained about being able to train mind, and achieve happiness. (Thanks for the advice. I will apply this in my life.) Every day, life is an up and down journey. When nothing goes my way, I always tell myself, "I am alive, and breathing." We are different in our own way. (It sounds too vague, but it is true.)
For instance, I will talk to you about my friends, and family. - Every time she explores a great view for the first time, she is snapping a picture of it. Surprisingly, she does it only for her own photo album, not social media. "Do you want a picture?" I always ask her. Most importantly, I have improved a lot in taking pictures 2018 was a long year for me.
Most people see social media as the highlight reel of our lives. Society wants us to get a successful job, a good-looking partner, a huge house, a brand new car, a college degree, and etc. I only have a college degree, and that is it. I do not want to pursue it though. Throughout this year, I have been unemployed. Say what you want. It is impossible to please everybody. Society looks down upon the unemployed. Thank you, Mom, and Dad, for helping me out. Next year will be a new chapter in my life. No more unemployment. Even though I was unemployed, I have reinvented myself through solo traveling, reconnecting with family in Philippines, reading books, building relationships, selling unused items, coming at peace to others, and many more (that I cannot think at the top of my head right now). My life lessons in 2018: My good friend, Jon, brought this interesting idea about American Online Instant Messaging, and Direct Messaging. I decided to write about it. Thank you, Jon. (I write whatever is on the fly, or on the top of my head. My blog is created by my storytelling about myself, and others. Surrounding myself with people has made this blog exist. I decide to write on what I like to hear, and see.) When I was a kid, I grew up using AIM. It was launched in 1997. (I was 10 years old at that time.) My first screen name in AOL was NiCePiNoY85. (My birth year is 1987, not 1985. I was concerned about people coming after me. Now, I find attractive women on Instagram, and I DM them. Call that, irony.) Profile for: NiCePnOy85 Member Name: MiKe Sex: MaLe Marital Status: SiNgLe Hobbies: PlAyIn AnD wAtChIn BbAll, BeIn A nIcE pInOy, AnD tYpInG uPpEr & LoWeR cAsE lEtTeRs Computers: My EmAcHiNeS Occupation: StUdEnT Personal Quote: AiMiN aT yOu... |
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